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Climate Change Gridlock: Where Do We Go From Here? (Part 2)

Wednesday, July 6th, 2011

Global warming is no longer a fear for the future. It’s threatening human civilization, now. Part 2 of a special 2 part series produced by Brian Edwards Tiekert…on climate change that is happening, the political response that isn’t, and the people trying to break the gridlock.

Climate Change Gridlock: Where Do We Go From Here? (Part 1)

Wednesday, June 29th, 2011

Global warming is no longer a fear for the future. It’s threatening human civilization, now. Part 1 of a special 2 part series produced by Brian Edwards Tiekert…on climate change that is happening, the political response that isn’t, and the people trying to break the gridlock.

Re-Humanizing Immigrants: Reflections by Maria Hinojosa

Wednesday, June 15th, 2011

Despite President Obama’s promise to change America’s broken immigration system, the dehumanization and detention of immigrants continues to rise. On this edition, Mexican-American journalist Maria Hinojosa speaks about the United States’ loss of humanity in dealing with immigrants and immigration.

COINTELPRO 101 (Part 1)

Tuesday, May 17th, 2011

Over the next two weeks, we broadcast the documentary film “COINTELPRO 101,” about the secret FBI program which ran from 1956-1971, and disrupted many movements for self-determination by people of color in the U.S.. Today, we hear the first half of the film, produced by the Freedom Archives.

Presumed Guilty:
American Muslims and Arabs

Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011

American Arabs and Muslims are under the microscope, and many feel demonized and say they are living in fear of arrest. On this edition, we’ll hear stories about the past 10 years of anti-Arab profiling and prosecution. We also look at parallels with the internment of Japanese-Americans during World War II.

Egyptian Women on the Frontlines of Change

Tuesday, March 15th, 2011

Youth and their use of social media have been cited as leading factors for Egypt’s “January 25th” revolution. But women also came out in force to protest Hosni Mubarak’s 30 years of dictatorial power. On this edition, we look at the role women played in the 2011 revolution– and in Egypt’s history.

WikiLeaks, Free Speech & the Future of the Internet

Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011

What are the consequences of WikiLeaks for free speech in the Internet era? A panel discussion looks beyond journalistic and national security issues of leaking online, and focuses on legal, technological and business implications for the future.

Changing the Climate on Climate Change

Tuesday, February 1st, 2011

With the UN’s climate negotiations faltering, indigenous and other grassroots community groups are re-strategizing. We’ll hear voices from the streets of Cancun and look at where the world might turn for answers to catastrophic climate change.

Avoiding A New Korean War

Tuesday, January 11th, 2011

North Korea and the United States are still technically at war. Many view North Korea as a strange and rogue country that threatens U.S. security. But others argue that North Korea’s actions have legitimate basis and that historical context is critical to understanding the issues.

Standing Up to Big Oil

Tuesday, December 14th, 2010

From courtroom battles to government regulation, we take a look at how citizen groups around the world are holding oil companies accountable for environmental contamination and human rights abuses.

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